WATCH: Children With Down Syndrome Tell Pregnant Mom About the Happy Life Her Son With Down Syndrome Will Have

That’s the underlying message of a new video that responds to a pregnant women’s anxiety about expecting a child with Down Syndrome.

“I’m expecting a baby. I’ve discovered he has Down Syndrome,” an unnamed woman e-mailed. “I’m scared: What kind of life will my child have?”

CoorDown, an Italian organization that supports people with Down Syndrome, responded to her e-mail with a video that features 15 different children with Down Syndrome talking about their lives.

“Your child will be able to do many things,” the children reassure her. “He’ll be able to hug you. He’ll be able to run toward you. He’ll be able to speak. He’ll be able to go to school like everybody.”

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As a grandparent of my granddaughter who has Down syndrome, I can tell you that there will be many challenging moments. But the rewards far outweigh those moments. My daughter-in-law and my son are simply incredible parents who try to balance their time and efforts amongst their three children. And they succeed. The siblings are two extraordinary teenagers who treat their sister as normal as can be which is a plus for her. She is an awesome girl who has taught us many of life’s lessons. Her unconditional love, her laughter, sense of humor, determination to succeed and her ability to learn and enjoy life goes beyond everyone’s expectations. So please new mother reach out to all who love and support you. There are many. In time, you will also reap so many of your son’s incredible gifts.

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